Lyman Hall High school - Singer Chronicle Yearbook (Wallingford, CT)

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20 THE CHRONICLE Athletic Association This year the A. A. Membership shows a slight decrease. Last year the total number of members was one hundred and ninety; this year we have barely one hundred and sixty in our association. Those who have paid their dues have the special privilege of seeing the basketball games at a reduced price. Raymond Bartel, ’38—A. A. Treasurer Student Council The council has its meetings regularly every other Monday in Room 5 to discuss various school problems. The only special activity before the council was the second sport dance, held on February 21. Marion O’Connell, ’39—Secretary Cheer Leaders Margaret Jakob, Gilbert Kelman, and Henri Orlowski are leading the cheers at the basketball games. Home-room Programs Home-room programs were held on December 10 and January 14 with a large number of students participating. Speed and Pad Weather was the suggested topic for the December program, and pamphlets containing curious facts about driving were used in the January one. Morris Gelblum, ’39 — o — Junior Play Prizes The Junior Play poster award recipients were as follows: Thomas Windsor, first; Jean Naramore, second; Robert Applegate, third; Viola Ritz, Charles Sabo, and Jean St. Hilaire, honorable mention. The ticket prize was awarded to Morris Gelblum. Morris Gf.lblum, ’39

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THE CHRONICLE 19 The Discussion Club On February 3, the Discussion Club sponsored an auditorium program featuring Mr. William Nelson, field agent of the American Youth Hostels, who told us about his organization, its purpose and aims. On February 14. Dr. Pelz, a native of Austria, gave a very interesting talk on The Inside Story of Europe. The Discussion Club has issued a call for more members. Every student of Lyman Hall who is at all interested in current topics — good listeners included — should join this worthwhile activity by seeing one of the members or Miss Cate today. Charles Upham, ’39 A Music Council A Music Council has been formed by Mr. Otto, consisting of officers chosen from each musical group—band, orchestra, glee clubs, and a capella choir. This council plans to help improve the groups and to work for new and better ideas. Several activities are being discussed—the awarding of pins or rewards to the musicians, having sectional rehearsals, plans for a sliding party, and a possible dance in the spring. This year Lyman Hall is the host at the Ilousatonic Music Festival, and each member of the council is to have special duties for that occasion. Roberta Bingham, ’38 — o — Music at Lyman Hall The musical organizations presented their annual Christmas Concert on December 18 under the direction of Mr. Otto. A large audience greatly enjoyed the varied and interesting program. Participating groups in order of their appearance were the Band, the Freshman Girls’ Glee Club, the Boys’ Glee Club, the Brass Ensemble, the A Capella Choir, the Girls’ Glee Club, and the Orchestra. Particularly well received were the Boys’ Glee Club and the Band, although all groups were very much appreciated. The stage was attractively decorated and much credit is due to the assisting committees. This, our first concert under the direction of Mr. Otto, was an outstanding success. The band played at the alumni basketball game, and also at the Social Welfare Exhibit in the armory it gave concerts both afternoon and evening. On the first of February, twelve new members were added to the band, making it approximately a fifty-piece organization. A band concert will be given on April 1, the proceeds to be used for new instruments and new uniforms. The annual Spring Concert will come on April 22, with all high-school groups and the grade-school band and orchestra participating. New members are always welcome in any of these organizations. Charles Upham, ’39

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THE CHRONICLE 21 Exploring in South America On December 1, Mr. George A. Felch, a prospector, gave an illustrated talk, Exploring in South America, showing pictures of South American animals, homes, and the head-hunting Jivaro Indians, who use the blow-gun and poisoned darts as their weapons. Mr. Felch demonstrated the use of the blow-gun and dart. He also described the primitive panning for gold among the South American natives, told of their cures of sickness, and showed us some of the native costumes. Mr. Felch has roamed through Europe and the British Isles and has searched for gold in Alaska. He now plans to return to South America to look for gold on the Amazon River. Raymond Lee, ’38 Hobbies David Molinari was master of ceremonies at a most successful and entertaining hobby program presented on December 17. Robert Thompson spoke on stamps; Jean Studwell, on her collection of dog models; Ruth Shookie, on first editions of books; and Harry Pattee, on target-shooting. On the stage during the talks were some of David’s unusual poultry, about which he told us in a most interesting manner. After the program these hobbies were all displayed in the library. We are now looking forward to another program of this kind when Olive King will tell us about insects and show us her excellent collection. Harriet Gelblum, ’40 — o — Indian Lore and Dances On January 3, we were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Laubin, who have spent many years studying life among the Indians. After opening the program with a prayer to the four winds, Mr. Laubin gave interesting facts concerning Indian life in different tribes. Mr. and Mrs. Laubin then had an interesting illustration of sign language, telling a story of a young boy’s visit to his grandmother. They also gave vivid illustrations of different dances and the songs used by the Indians on holidays, including the buffalo dance and a dance to the Sun God. The entire program, done in true Indian fashion, was greatly enjoyed by us all. Raymond Bartel, ’38